ACECQA 7ACECQA Standard 7: Leadership and Service Management.
| Standard 7 |
Focus |
| 7.1 |
Effective leadership promotes a positive organisational culture and builds a professional learning community. |
| 7.1.1 |
Appropriate governance arrangements are in place to manage the service. |
| 7.1.2 |
The induction of educators, co‐ordinators and staff members is comprehensive. |
| 7.1.3 |
Every effort is made to promote continuity of educators and co‐ordinators at the service. |
| 7.1.4 |
Provision Is made to ensure a suitably qualified and experienced educator or co‐ordinator leads the development of the curriculum and ensures the establishment of clear goals and expectations for teaching and learning. |
| 7.1.5 |
Adults working with children and those engaged in management of the service or residing on the premises are fit and proper. |
| 7.2 |
There is a commitment to continuous improvement. |
| 7.2.1 |
A statement of philosophy is developed and guides all aspects of the service's operations. |
| 7.2.2 |
The performance of educators, co‐ordinators and staff members is evaluated and individual development plans are in place to support performance improvement. |
| 7.2.3 |
An effective self‐assessment and quality improvement process is in place. |
| 7.3 |
Administrative systems enable the effective management of a quality service. |
| 7.3.1 |
Records and information are stored appropriately to ensure confidentiality, are available from the service and are maintained in accordance with legislative requirements. |
| 7.3.2 |
Administrative systems are established and maintained to ensure the effective operation of the service. |
| 7.3.3 |
The Regulatory Authority is notified of any relevant changes to the operation of the service, of serious incidents and any complaints which allege a breach of legislation. |
| 7.3.4 |
Processes are in place to ensure that all grievances and complaints are addressed, investigated fairly and documented in a timely manner. |
| 7.3.5 |
Service practices are based on effectively documented policies and procedures that are available at the service and reviewed regularly. |